Samurai Shodown- Asura Zanmaden- Ova 1 (1/3)

A television special (later dubbed the Motion Picture for international release) loosely based on the first game aired in Japan in 1994. An English adaptation was produced by ADV Films, on VHS in 1995 and on DVD in 2005. The plot means to reenact the events of Samurai Shodown, but the characters roles highly deviated from their original source.

One of such bizarre changes made was switching Amakusas gender from male to female. Another questionable change was the inclusion of the Seven Holy Warriors, skilled warriors who were resurrected to specifically fight Ambrosia, which is an idea never mentioned in any other continuity. All the characters from the game were present for a cameo, however, several lacked importance to the progression of the plot (i.e: Ukyo appeared only in the credits).

Several manga adaptations of Samurai Spirits were produced in Japan. One of them, titled Makai Bukei Jō Samurai Spirits (魔界武芸帖 サムライスピリッツ, Samurai Spirits: Scrolls of the Demonic Arts?), written by Kyoichi Nanatsuki and illustrated by Yuki Miyoshi, was serialized in the Weekly Shonen Sunday in 1994. It was later adapted into English under the simplified titled Samurai Shodown by Viz Media in 1996, where it was serialized in the short-lived Game On! USA magazine and concluded in Animerica. The story is meant to be a prequel to Samurai Shodown II, establishing an original character, Yui Minbunosuke Shosetsu, as the main antagonist. Game characters Haohmaru, Nakoruru, Hanzo, Charlotte, and Genan remain the focal characters to the plot.

They often interacted with several original characters in the story; the most prominent perhaps is the Koga kunoichi, Nagiri, who believed Haohmaru had killed her father during his travels and sought to avenge him.

The first OVA, serves as a preface to the events of Samurai Shodown: Warriors Rage. Character designs were done by Aoi Nanase, a long time fan of SNK. Unlike most game-based anime, the voices were supplied by the same actors as in the game. It is relatively obscure, never having been released in the U.S., and the prospect of licensing is dim at best, as it offers no introduction to any of the characters, assuming (not unreasonably) that anyone watching it is likely to be familiar with the series and its cast already. The story mainly revolves on Nakoruru and her humanistic ideals: she believes that anyone with a heart has the right to live peacefully. Shiki, though apparently free from Yugas influence, is recognized as a threat for the sorcerers return and it was through Nakorurus reasonings that previously saved her life from Haohmaru. Nakoruru finds her and then struggles to peacefully defend her from her pursuers, which include Haohmaru, Galford, and Asura. Though torn because of her morals and pacifistic nature, Nakoruru eventually agrees to draw her blade and fight for those who need protecting. Despite being wounded in his final skirmish with Nakoruru, Asura stabs Shiki and they both sink into a portal to the underworld. Making peace with her blood-thirsty alter ego, the Ainu priestess leaves Kamui Kotan, hoping to find news of Shikis safety.

The second thirty minute OVA centers around the Nakoruru ADV game, again using Nakoruru as the main heroine. Character designs were done by Yasuomi Umetsu, who is best known for his work in Mezzo Forte and Kite. The events of the story are meant to take place during the time of peace between the first and second games of the series. The story introduces her childhood friends, Yamtamu and Manari, along with her younger sister, Rimururu, and the relentless enigma, Rera. Nakoruru, though glad that there is serenity, experiences several premonitions of devastation and is haunted by the thought of further bloodshed. The climax of the episode has Nakoruru protecting a deer from a rock slide, implied to be caused by evil entities. For undisclosed reasons, the OVA never released another episode and the story remains unfinished.

Primera parte del OVA 1 de Samurai Shodown serie anime (Samurai Spirits).

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[89rbking]

could somebody please tell me where i can find this with english subs?

[willie17mac]

now thats what you call real anime that 90s shit i miss good anime in the 90s

[GamerTribe]

MAMMAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9:22 >_<

[fullmetal891]

can someone explain to me why the fuck people title videos in english and put the descriptions in english and then put subs in a diff language.... im fluent in spanish but i was still looking for the english dubs

[nordmanization]

@ac98521 right! :D

[ac98521]

Asura = Android 17

Genjuro = Vegeta

Haohmaru = Goku

right?

[CoHScrapper]

5:20 Wow, it's a Japanese version of Josephine (Scrubs)

[WolfCarmine]

Great!!!

[megaben99]

my favorite samurai showdown character is galford. 

[RubyNbj]

@PMeursault Hey your right you are a fucking emo fag ^v^

[CujoFoxtar]

So where was Konril during the whole chase?